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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.41, 27,117.43 and 8,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.41, 27,117.43 and 8,581.76 is: 12,878.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.41 : 27,117.43 = 8,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.41/27,117.43 = 8,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.41x = 27,117.43 × 8,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.41x = 232,715,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,715,421.53/18,069.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,878.97

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